I'm sure "someone" has done it. However, most do not because the Vanguard has a good reliable starter and charging system built in. It's way easier to wire the starter and charge wire. I did mine in about an hour. No pulley, belt, adjuster, etc to deal with.

I like the idea of getting in and going. But if I "need" to have it key start I will go that route.

I'll keep digging but if anyone has suggestions I would love to hear them.

Joel

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I hear ya. For what it's worth, the Vtwins do start very easily and smoothly, especially in warmer weather. You will need the choke on a cold day either way though. As long as compression isn't too high and the starter/gen is in good order it should work. You would want to remove the starter and solenoid to get more room around the engine.

From there, the mount for the starter/gen might need modified or remade to fit next to the Vtwin. I have never seen a "kit" for this type of thing though, pretty much a custom deal.

Vegas Carts sells the Comet 780 and a custom billet aluminum pulley to use behind it for the starter gen. You might want to call them and see if they have done this type of setup, they may have and might even have the right parts to do so.

I just bought a Jacobsen Hauler. It's basically an ezgo workhorse that comes from the factory with a 16hp vanguard and pedal start. I tried to find a parts manual and get you a number for the bracket but haven't had any luck.

I just bought a Jacobsen Hauler. It's basically an ezgo workhorse that comes from the factory with a 16hp vanguard and pedal start. I tried to find a parts manual and get you a number for the bracket but haven't had any luck.

Vegas Carts sells the Comet 780 and a custom billet aluminum pulley to use behind it for the starter gen. You might want to call them and see if they have done this type of setup, they may have and might even have the right parts to do so.

Thank you for the info. I would rather keep it and can weld and fab if need be. I'll call VC when I get a chance too